Mexico

/ˈmɛksɪkoʊ/ proper noun

Mexico is a country in North America, south of the United States, known for its rich history, diverse cultures, and varied landscapes from deserts to tropical coasts. Its capital is Mexico City.

From Spanish ‘México,’ which comes from the Nahuatl word ‘Mēxihco,’ the name for the Aztec capital region. The original meaning is debated, but it may relate to the god Mexi(tli) and mean ‘place of Mexi.’

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